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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,038.53, 240,093.52 and 60,199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,038.53, 240,093.52 and 60,199.55 is: 90,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,038.53 : 240,093.52 = 60,199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,038.53/240,093.52 = 60,199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,038.53x = 240,093.52 × 60,199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,038.53x = 14,453,521,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,521,861.92/160,038.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,312.76

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